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A nurse is explaining the pathophysiology of peptic ulcer disease to a client. Which statement accurately describes the primary mechanism involved in the development of peptic ulcers?
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A client with peptic ulcer disease asks the nurse about the role of Helicobacter pylori in the development of ulcers. How should the nurse respond?
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A nurse is discussing the role of prostaglandins in the pathophysiology of peptic ulcer disease. What is the nurse's best explanation?
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A client with peptic ulcer disease asks the nurse about the role of NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) in ulcer development. How should the nurse respond?
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A nurse is explaining the role of lifestyle factors in the pathophysiology of peptic ulcer disease. What information should the nurse include?
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A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease and asks the nurse about the common risk factors for this condition. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
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A client is experiencing epigastric pain, and the nurse suspects peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following should the nurse ask to further assess the client's symptoms?
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A client with peptic ulcer disease is prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for acid suppression. The client asks the nurse about the best time to take the medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
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Question 9:
A nurse is caring for a client with peptic ulcer disease who is experiencing severe abdominal pain and vomiting. The healthcare provider orders an endoscopy to evaluate the extent of the ulceration. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide to the client about the procedure?
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Question 10:
A nurse is providing dietary education to a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following dietary modifications should the nurse recommend to the client?
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Question 11:
A client asks the nurse about the common risk factors for peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
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Question 12:
A nurse is providing education to a client recently diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse emphasize as contributing to the development of the client's condition?
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A client with peptic ulcer disease asks the nurse about the role of Helicobacter pylori in the development of the condition. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
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A client is prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for chronic pain management. The nurse discusses the potential risk of peptic ulcer development with the client. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to minimize the risk?
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A nurse is conducting a health screening for peptic ulcer disease risk factors in a community setting. Which of the following should the nurse include in the assessment?
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A nurse is assessing a client suspected to have cholecystitis. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse prioritize as a hallmark symptom of this condition?
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A client with suspected cholecystitis presents with jaundice and dark-colored urine. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse associate with these findings?
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A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute cholecystitis. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse prioritize as a potential sign of a severe complication?
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A client with chronic cholecystitis reports experiencing indigestion and bloating after meals. The nurse should recognize these symptoms as related to which of the following factors?
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A nurse is assessing a client suspected of having acute cholecystitis. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to elicit Boas' sign?
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A nurse is caring for a client suspected to have cholecystitis. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate as the first-line imaging study to confirm the diagnosis?
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A nurse is preparing a client for an abdominal ultrasound to evaluate suspected cholecystitis. The client asks the nurse about any special preparations needed for the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
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Question 23:
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with suspected cholecystitis. Which of the following findings is consistent with this condition?
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Question 24:
A client with suspected cholecystitis is scheduled for a hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of this test. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
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A client is undergoing an abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan to evaluate suspected cholecystitis. The client expresses concern about potential radiation exposure. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
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Question 26:
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
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Question 27:
A nurse is caring for a client with peptic ulcer disease who is experiencing severe abdominal pain. The healthcare provider orders antacids for pain relief. The nurse should administer the antacids at which of the following times?
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Question 28:
A client with peptic ulcer disease is prescribed a combination therapy that includes antibiotics and acid-reducing medications. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the antibiotics in the treatment. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
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Question 29:
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone surgery for a peptic ulcer perforation. The client asks the nurse about the expected recovery time. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
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Question 30:
A nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following dietary modifications should the nurse recommend to promote ulcer healing?
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Question 31:
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with a history of peptic ulcer disease. The client asks the nurse about warning signs of potential complications. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
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Question 32:
A nurse is caring for a client admitted with a perforated peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate in the client's physical assessment?
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Question 33:
A nurse is caring for a client with peptic ulcer disease who is prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for arthritis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further education?
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Question 34:
A nurse is caring for a client with peptic ulcer disease who is receiving intravenous proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to reduce stomach acid production. Which of the following nursing actions is a priority when administering PPIs to this client?
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Question 35:
A client with peptic ulcer disease is scheduled for an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
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Question 36:
A nurse is caring for a client with peptic ulcer disease who is prescribed sucralfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client about taking sucralfate?
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Question 37:
A client with peptic ulcer disease reports experiencing frequent abdominal pain, especially during mealtimes. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse implement to alleviate the client's pain?
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Question 38:
A nurse is caring for a client with a peptic ulcer who is prescribed histamine-2 (H2) receptor blockers. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor closely while the client is taking H2 receptor blockers?
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Question 39:
A client with peptic ulcer disease is at risk of developing a gastrointestinal bleed. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following early signs of bleeding?
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Question 40:
A client with peptic ulcer disease is prescribed misoprostol. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the client's medication education?
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Question 41:
A nurse is providing education to a client with a history of peptic ulcer disease on preventive strategies. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include to help prevent ulcer recurrence?
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Question 42:
A client with peptic ulcer disease is prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) as part of the preventive treatment plan. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further education about PPIs?
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Question 43:
A client with peptic ulcer disease asks the nurse about dietary recommendations to prevent ulcer recurrence. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the client's education?
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Question 44:
A nurse is caring for a client who recently underwent Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy for peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client to prevent H. pylori reinfection?
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Question 45:
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is prescribed sucralfate as part of the preventive treatment plan. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client about taking sucralfate?
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